Archive - David Carlin's Digest: Your Guide to a Changing World

How to fix the broken COP process

This special edition of our newsletter explains why COP is no longer fit for purpose and offers a way forward towards effective climate progress

Nov 28 •

David Carlin's Guide to the Outcomes of COP30

A big failure on fossil fuels, but progress on adaptation, just transition, and forests.

Nov 25 •

David Carlin’s Weekly Digest – 17-21 Nov 2025 (COP Week 2)

We are down to the deadline and still lots more to finalize in Belem! Here are some of the best reports and resources released this week!

Nov 22 •

Key Themes at COP 30 Week 2- Q&A with David Carlin

Exclusively for subscribers: We explore the biggest issues at COP 30 including climate finance, adaptation, and what potential outcomes mean for…

Nov 18 •

David Carlin’s Weekly Digest – 10-14 Nov 2025 (COP Week 1)

After 1 week, we've seen some progress, but most of the big decisions will come down to the deadline. Here are some of the best reports and resources…

Nov 14 •

Five Priorities for COP 30: From Ambition to Action

My take as a climate expert on what we need to see happen in Belem at COP 30

Nov 11 •

David Carlin’s Weekly Digest – 3-7 Nov 2025 (COP Preview)

COP 30 starts on Monday! The EU agrees to a new climate target. Emissions are still too high says the UN. Transition plans can help increase access to…

Nov 7 •

Taking the LEAP: A Practical Guide to TNFD’s LEAP Approach

We break down the LEAP approach into simple steps to help you and your team locate, evaluate, assess, and prepare for nature-related financial reporting

Nov 4 •

October 2025

David Carlin’s Weekly Digest – 27-31 Oct 2025

COP 30 is approaching. What progress have we made since Paris? Is 1.5 C dead? Are emissions finally falling? All these big topics and more this week!

Oct 31 •

Practical Guidance on Nature Reporting: Examining the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD)

Learn what the latest version of the TNFD framework requires, the benefits of disclosing, and how your firm can get started.

Oct 28 •

David Carlin’s Weekly Digest – 20-24 Oct 2025

83% of corporates are boosting sustainability investments, shipping and EU laws delayed, and progress on climate action. All this and more in my weekly…

Oct 24 •

How to use AI for Sustainability: Green Flags and Red Flags

Practical tips for effectively using AI across your organization. Based on our work with companies and teams across the world.

Oct 21 •

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